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Athearn Genesis HO Scale: GP9R - DCC-ready - CNW 'Large Number'

NEW FEATURES:

All-new LED lighting

Rubber MU hoses for durability

The effort continues to enhance Athearn Genesis models per customer requests and feedback. There has been a lot of activity behind the scenes; we’re excited to include new features often requested, to the GP7/9 and upcoming Genesis models.

#4308, #4309:

Former M&StL units

Dynamic brake hatch with blanked grills

Spark arrestors

Bell mounted on top of long hood

Western-Cullen beacon (flashes on DCC/sound version)

Fixed drop steps

The Chicago and North Western’s Oelwein shops were known for turning out a variety of rebuilt locomotives. 74 GP7s and 55 GP9s were rebuilt between 1971 and 1981. As part of the process, dynamic brakes (if any) were deactivated, and many units received chopped noses. Engines and electrical equipment were also overhauled. Starting in the early 1980s, these units were painted using a lighter shade of yellow known as “Zito Yellow”, as depicted on our models.